Why some IP boutiques will survive
December 20, 2018
The demise of a long-established IP boutique always brings up the conversation about the advantages...
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2018
Copyright & related rights
| Recommended |
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| Baker McKenzie |
| CMS |
| Oppenheim |
| Sár & Partners |
| Szecskay Attorneys at Law |
Patent contentious
| Highly Recommended |
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| Danubia – Sár & Partners |
| SBGK |
| Szecskay Attorneys at Law |
| Recommended |
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| Bird & Bird |
| Germus & Partners |
| Gödölle Kékes Mészáros & Szabó |
| Kovári Patent and Trademark Attorneys |
| Oppenheim |
Patent prosecution
| Highly Recommended |
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| Danubia – Sár & Partners |
| SBGK |
| Recommended |
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| Advopatent |
| Gödölle Kékes Mészáros & Szabó |
| Kacsukpatent |
| Kovári Patent and Trademark Attorneys |
| Pintz & Partners |
Trade mark contentious
| Tier 1 |
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| Danubia – Sár & Partners |
| SBGK |
| Szecskay Attorneys at Law |
| Tier 2 |
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| Baker McKenzie |
| Bird & Bird |
| CMS |
| Oppenheim |
| Tier 3 |
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| Bérczes Law Office |
| Bogsch & Partners |
| Germus & Partners |
Trade mark prosecution
| Tier 1 |
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| Danubia – Sár & Partners |
| SBGK |
| Tier 2 |
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| Baker McKenzie |
| Gödölle Kékes Mészáros & Szabó |
| Tier 3 |
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| Advopatent |
| Bird & Bird |
| Kovári Patent and Trademark Attorneys |
| Oppenheim |
Patent Editorial 2018
Advopatent
Advopatent's main strengths lie in patent filing and prosecution work. The firm has four patent attorneys who all bring a technical background to the firm: Enikő Faber, Miklós Faber, György Kovári and Csaba Varannai. The firm advises clients in the pharmaceutical, food technology and agricultural chemistry industries. It is also adept at handling plant variety protection issues.
Bird & Bird
Knight Bird & Bird Iroda is a leading international law firm with a strong IP department. It has particular expertise in patent litigation but also handles non-contentious issues. Bálint Halász heads the IP practice in Hungary. He is commended by a client for having a "strong business-minded approach and an understanding of technology." The firm handles issues connected to infringement and invalidation proceedings for large life sciences and pharmaceutical companies. It also recently advised on a patent revocation matter involving a large electronic company.
Danubia – Sár & Partners
IP firms Danubia and Sár & Partners work hand in hand in the Hungarian IP market. The firms have expertise in both patents and trade marks. The patent team is particularly strong in the pharmaceutical, food and technical goods industries. Recent work includes authorisation proceedings and providing strategic advice in the research field. The firms represent a number of leading pharmaceutical companies in preliminary injunctions involving blockbuster drugs.
József K Tálas heads the patent department with Eszter Szakács.
Gödölle Kékes Mészáros & Szabó
Market commentators note Gödölle Kékes Mészáros & Szabó's strong expertise in the patent arena. The firm is an IP boutique with particular strength in filing and prosecution work. One peer refers to lead partner and IP Star István Gödölle as a "very well-known patent attorney". Marcell Kereszty and Daisy Machytka-Frank are also recommended by market commentators.
Kovári Patent and Trademark Attorneys
Kovári and Partners is recommended in the patent arena for both contentious and non-contentious work. The firm provides strategic advice in relation to both international and European patent applications.
The firm is led by Zoltán Kovári, a patent attorney with expertise in the pharmaceutical and chemistry fields. Kovári, who also advises on patent litigation, is supported by a team of legal and administrative assistants.
Oppenheim
Market commentators observe that Oppenheim has an "up-and-coming" IP department and note the firm's expertise in contentious patent work. The team is led by Ivan Bartal, with senior counsel Áron László providing specialist patent expertise.
SBGK
SBGK is one of the leading law firms in Hungary. Its IP practice is one of the strongest in the jurisdiction, and market commentators observe that it "dominates the market". Zsolt Szentpéteri heads the patent department. Senior patent counsel Ádám Szentpéteri Jr also plays a key role in the team.
The firm's patent attorneys have expertise in almost all fields of technology and have a wealth of experience in patenting inventions and validating foreign patent applications in Hungary. They are also skilled in patent infringement litigation and portfolio management for start-ups and large companies. This year, patent counsel Farkas Szabolcs joined the team further strengthening its position in the IP market.
Szecskay Attorneys at Law
Szecskay Attorneys at Law is a leader in the Hungarian legal market with a highly recommended IP practice. Its patent department is rapidly growing with two of Hungary's largest drug manufacturers on its client list. The firm has particular strength in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare industries. Recent work includes providing advice on EU pharmaceutical legislation and registering new pharmaceutical products. The firm also has experience in the preparation of price agreements between the government and private companies.
The team is led by partner András Szecskay who receives praise from market commentators. Szecskay is supported by Gusztáv Bacher, who competitors say is "the most well-known lawyer in Hungary".
Trade Mark & Copyright Editorial 2018
Advopatent
Advopatent has expertise in trade mark protection, alongside its main patent practice. Enikő Faber, Miklós Faber, György Kovári and Csaba Varannai have experience in the administration and preparation of formal trade mark applications.
Bird & Bird
Leading international firm Knight Bird & Bird Iroda has a strong IP department. It has contentious and non-contentious capabilities, with particular strength in patent and trade mark litigation. Bálint Halász heads the IP practice in Hungary. A client notes that he has a "strong business-minded approach with an understanding of technology". The firm manages the trade mark portfolios of a number of brand owners in industries ranging from technology to food and beverages. Recent trade mark work includes registrations, oppositions and brand management matters. Market commentators commend the firm's "solid IP practice".
CMS
International law firm CMS is recommended for soft IP work in Hungary. Clients include companies in the pharmaceutical, technology, media and entertainment industries. The IP/IT team is led by Dóra Petrányi who has a wealth of experience in the hi-tech and TMT fields. She is supported by rising star Ágnes Sólyom who heads the copyright practice and litigation work at the firm. The firm handles Hungarian trade mark and copyright matters for Samsung Electronics, including trade mark enforcement and domain name infringement work. It also assists an international pet food producer with the expansion of its trade mark portfolio in a number of EU jurisdictions, highlighting its international capabilities.
Danubia – Sár & Partners
IP firms Danubia and Sár & Partners work together in the Hungarian IP market. These firms are leaders in all areas of IP, both for patents and trade marks. Partner Judit Lantos heads the trade marks department. New managing partner Ildikó Komor Hennel, Zsófia Klauber and Éva Szigeti have strong capabilities in the IP field. The firm represents a number of high-profile clients in trade mark registration oppositions and infringement proceedings.
Gödölle Kékes Mészáros & Szabó
Gödölle Kékes Mészáros & Szabó is recommended for its trade mark prosecution work. Marcell Kereszty is a respected trade mark attorney at the firm.
Hegymegi-Barakonyi & Partner Baker McKenzie
Global firm Baker McKenzie operates as Hegymegi-Barakonyi és Társa Ügyvédi Iroda in Hungary. The firm has particular strength in trade mark litigation and prosecution work in Hungary. Senior associate Zsófia Lendvai heads the IP department. The firm has a number of international clients, including those in the fashion, cosmetics and food industries. Recently, the firm managed the trade mark portfolio of American insurance company Prudential in Hungary and a number of other European jurisdictions. The firm also has strong capabilities in the copyright arena, representing high-profile companies in copyright infringement proceedings.
Kovári Patent and Trademark Attorneys
Kovári and Partners is recommended for trade mark prosecution work. The firm is led by Zoltán Kovári, a patent attorney, with trade mark specialists Dániel Nagy and Dorottya Vittay advising clients in the field.
Oppenheim
Oppenheim's team is led by Ivan Bartal, with senior counsel Áron László heading the trade marks and designs practice. The firm has a diverse portfolio of international and Hungarian clients, from start-ups to large multinational clients. One law firm describes its trade mark litigation practice as "one of the best in Hungary".
SBGK
SBGK is one of the leading law firms in Hungary. Managing partner Katalin Szamosi heads the trade mark department. She is assisted by senior partner Gabriella Sasvári and Péter Lukácsi who are also known for their work in the field. SBGK's IP practice is one of the strongest in the jurisdiction, with market commentators observing that it "dominates the market". Clients of the firm range from start-ups to large companies in a number of sectors including the automotive, IT and FMCG industries. The firm recently assisted Facebook with a trade mark matter.
Szecskay Attorneys at Law
Szecskay Attorneys at Law's team is led by partner András Szecskay. Szecskay is supported by Gusztáv Bacher. Both practitioners are respected by their peers. The team has assisted a number of its existing corporate clients with registration and infringement matters. The firm is also strong in copyright thanks to Gábor Faludi, who is regarded as "one of the best copyright lawyers" in the country.
Below is the IP stars list for 2018. The list of IP stars for 2019 will be published in May 2019. Click on the individual you are interested in to see more available information.
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| Practitioner | Ranking | Practice Area | Industry | Firm |
| Bacher, Gusztáv | Trade mark star - Hungary | IP transactions, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Agriculture, Biotechnology, Food & beverage, Medical device, Pharmaceutical, Tobacco | Szecskay Attorneys at Law |
| Gödölle, István | Patent star - Hungary, Trade mark star - Hungary | Patent office proceedings, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark office proceedings, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Gödölle Kékes Mészáros & Szabó | |
| Halász, Bálint | Patent star - Hungary, Trade mark star - Hungary | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Electronics, FMCG, ICT & software, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunication | Bird & Bird |
| Horváth, Mónika | Trade mark star - Hungary | Copyright & related rights, IP transactions | Horvath & Partners (DLA Piper) | |
| Kovári, Zoltán | Patent star - Hungary | Patent litigation, Patent office proceedings, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling | Biotechnology, Chemistry, Fashion & luxury goods, Pharmaceutical | Kovári Patent and Trademark Attorneys |
| Lantos, Judit | Trade mark star - Hungary | Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Danubia – Sár & Partners | |
| Lantos, Michael | Patent star - Hungary | Designs, Patent litigation, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Electrical, Electronics, Industrials, Mechanical, Medical device | Danubia – Sár & Partners |
| László, Áron | Trade mark star - Hungary | Copyright & related rights, Designs, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Oppenheim | |
| Lendvai, Zsófia | Trade mark star - Hungary | Trade mark star | Hegymegi-Barakonyi & Partner Baker McKenzie | |
| Lukácsi, Péter | Trade mark star - Hungary | Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | SBGK | |
| M. Kocsis, Tamás | Trade mark star - Hungary | Copyright & related rights, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Advertising, Agriculture, Fashion & luxury goods, Food & beverage | Kocsis & Szénássy |
| Molnár, Imre | Patent star - Hungary | Patent office proceedings, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling | Danubia – Sár & Partners | |
| Petho, Árpád | Patent star - Hungary | Patent litigation, Patent office proceedings, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark office proceedings, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Agriculture, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food & beverage, Pharmaceutical | Danubia – Sár & Partners |
| Petrányi, Dóra | Trade mark star - Hungary | Copyright & related rights, IP transactions, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Entertainment & media, ICT & software, Technology hardware, Telecommunication | CMS |
| Sasvári, Gabriella | Trade mark star - Hungary | Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Automotive, Biotechnology, Electronics, Pharmaceutical, Retail | SBGK |
| Szakács, Eszter | Patent star - Hungary, Top 250 Women in IP | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling | Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Technology hardware, Universities & research | Danubia – Sár & Partners |
| Szamosi, Katalin | Patent star - Hungary, Trade mark star - Hungary, Top 250 Women in IP | Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | SBGK | |
| Szecskay, András | Patent star - Hungary, Trade mark star - Hungary | Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Szecskay Attorneys at Law | |
| Szentpéteri Jr, Ádám | Patent star - Hungary | Patent office proceedings, Patent prosecution | SBGK | |
| Szigeti, Éva | Trade mark star - Hungary | Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings, Trade mark prosecution | Biotechnology, Financial services, Medical device, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunication | Danubia – Sár & Partners |
| Tálas, József K | Patent star - Hungary, Trade mark star - Hungary | Patent star, Trade mark star | Danubia – Sár & Partners | |
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